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• Lacey Lane On Having Her Initial WWE Contract Offer Rescinded, Getting the Call for the Mae Young Classic, More

  06-09-2018 23:36
  WWE Mae Young Classic competitor Lacey Lane recently spoke with The Orlando Sentinel, and below are some interview highlights.
  On having her 2017 WWE contract offer rescinded after her medical exam showed arthritis in her knee:
  “Obviously that was the hardest part, hearing ‘We can’t hire you,’” Lane said. “I knew my legs were strong, but I had to prove myself to them and everyone else, so I did four months of intense physical therapy. I lost all of my [wrestli
  
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• Nikki Bella & Nia Jax To Serve As Keynote Speaker At CurvyCon, Go Inside The Wrestling School That Trained Batista

  06-09-2018 23:04
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  Nikki Bella & Nia Jax To Serve As Keynote Speaker At CurvyCon
  WWE posted the following details on Nia Jax and Nikki Bella’s upcoming appearance at the CurvyCon this weekend:View this post on InstagramThis panel is #NotLikeMost. @niajaxwwe and @thenikkibella will be at @thecurvycon on Sept. 8 to discuss “Body Positive Besties: Supporting Each Other in Our Journey”!
  A post shared byWWE (@wwe) on Sep 6, 2018 at 12:57pm PDTNia Jax Reveals W
  
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• SmackDown Live Viewership Drops Again

  06-09-2018 23:00
  As reported by ShowBuzzDaily, SmackDown Live‘s viewership has dropped for the second straight week. The final total was 2.319 million viewers which is down from 2.350 million last week.
  RELATED: WWE Smackdown Viewership Drops1/2 – 2.720
  1/9 – 2.603
  1/16 – 2.602
  1/23 – 2.580
  1/30 – 2.509
  2/6 – 2.505
  2/13 – 2.449
  2/20 – 2.613
  2/27 – 2.692
  3/6 – 2.590
  3/13 – 2.771
  3/20 – 2.888
  3/27 – 2.576
  4/3 – 2.467
  4/
  
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• Has Brock Lesnar Signed a UFC Fight Deal?, Chris Benoit to Be the Subject of Viceland Episode, CM Punk – “ALL IN” Note

  06-09-2018 22:42
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, former WWE star Brock Lesnar has not yet signed for a UFC fight with Daniel Cormier, but he is training with the impression that a deal will happen in the future.
  Read Also: UFC Star Curtis Blaydes Rips Lesnar As “Juiced to the Gills”, Says Lesnar Is Not A “Legitimate” MMA Fighter
  Chris Benoit to Be the Subject of Viceland Episode
  The Observer has also revealed more details on the new Viceland documenatry series Da
  
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• WWE Issues Statement On the Passing of Legendary Film Actor Burt Reynolds

  06-09-2018 22:21
  Earlier today it was announced that legendary film actor Burt Reynolds has died at the age of 82, and WWE.com issued a statement on Reynolds’ passing:
  WWE is saddened to learn that Academy Award-nominated actor and Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds has passed away at the age of 82.
  The star of more than 50 feature films, including “The Longest Yard,” “Smokey and the Bandit,” “The Cannonball Run” and “Boogie Nights” (for which he received an Academ
  
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• Dean Ambrose’s 5 Best Matches

  06-09-2018 22:05
  Photo Credit: Judy Eddy/WENN.com
  Dean Ambrose has established himself as WWE’s iron man over the past few years. In 2016 and 2017, Ambrose was revealed to have wrestled the most number of matches in the entire company. Even as WWE Champion, he traveled to two different towns to wrestle on two different shows often on the same day.
  The craziest part of it all was that until late 2017, Ambrose had never suffered any major injury or never really had any setbacks in terms of health. It takes a
  
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• WWE Acknowledges The Passing Of WrestleMania Celebrity Burt Reynolds

  06-09-2018 21:57
  Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images
  WWE has put out an article on WWE.com acknowledging the passing of actor Burt Reynolds at the age of 82. Burt participated in WrestleMania 10 in 1994 as he was the special guest ring announcer for the closing match, Bret Hart versus Yokozuna. WrestleZone sends our condolences to Burt’s family and friends:
  WWE is saddened to learn that Academy Award-nominated actor and Hollywood icon Burt Reynolds has passed away at the age of 82.
  T
  
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• ECW Original Justin Credible Arrested For The Second Time In 30 Days; Details

  06-09-2018 21:44
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  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, ECW original Justin Credible was arrested for a second time in the last 30 days. This arrest, like the last one, was for violating a restraining order. He was arrested last night and bail was set to $50,000. There were also additional charges that included third-degree assault.
  WrestleZone will post more information as it becomes available.
  RELATED: Justin Credible Comments On The Progress Of His Documentary, Calls Being An Addict
  
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• HBO Reveals The Fate of The Rock’s “Ballers”, Sam Gradwell’s Injury Prognosis Does Not Look Good, MYC Photo Gallery

  06-09-2018 21:39
  According to Deadline.com, HBO has renewed the comedy series “Ballers” for a fifth season. The show stars former WWE Champion Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as Spencer Strasmore, and “explores the glamorous and often cutthroat world of pro football through a group of past and present players striving to stay in the game.”
  Read Also: The Rock Congratulates Cody Rhodes Following the Success of “ALL IN”
  Sam Gradwell’s Injury Prognosis Does Not Look G
  
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• New WWE Tell-All Oral History Coming From Dey Street Books

  06-09-2018 21:25
  Photo by Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage
  WWE.com just released an article announcing a new oral history of the company being published by Dey Street Books who broke ground doing a similar book about MTV. Below are some highlights of the article including a quote from Vince McMahon:
  The authors will interview current WWE Superstars as well as legends from the past, writers, producers, managers, business executives and celebrities who’ve made guest appearances. This will be the most revealing lo
  
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• Elias’ Role at WWE Super Show-Down Revealed, Batista Appears In New WWE Video, Watch The 2018 WWE Yearbook

  06-09-2018 21:13
  WWE has released the above and below videos.
  Learn about WWE Hall of Famer Afa the Wild Samoan’s famous Wild Samoan Training Center in Mineola, FL, the training ground of ring greats like Batista, Billy Kidman and other WWE Superstars.
  The 2018 WWE yearbook is here! See the class of 2018, find out who was awarded superlatives like Cutest Couple, Most Popular and Most Talkative and promise everyone you’ll keep in touch!Elias’ WWE Super Show-Down Role Revealed
  WWE has released th
  
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• Stephen Amell On How Quickly He Blew Up During His “ALL IN” Match, If He Plans to Wrestle Again, Arrow’s Future, More

  06-09-2018 21:04
  Actor Stephen Amell, who faced Christopher Daniels at “ALL IN” last weekend, conducted a Facebook Live stream this week to discuss “ALL IN”, his future in wrestling, “Arrow” and more. Below is a quick recap.
  -On his match against Christopher Daniels, Amell admitted he “blew up” about three minutes into the match, but he thanked Daniels for the opportunity.
  -When discussing who Amell should face at “ALL IN”, Cody Rhodes insisted it be so
  
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• Fandango Injury Update, Samoa Joe Getting WWE U.S. Title Shot, Naomi Wants to Give Jimmy Uso a Makeover (Video)

  06-09-2018 20:51
  According to PWInsider.com, injured WWE star Fandango has been spotted in Birmingham, Alabama this week as he continues to rehab surgery for a torn labrum.
  The Fandango injury took place back on the July 16th episode of WWE Raw when he and his partner Tyler Breeze were competing in a tag team match. Breeze posted footage of the injury shortly after it took place and you can check it out at this link.
  WWE Holding Dual-Branded Live Event in October
  WWE has announced a dual-branded Supershow will b
  
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• Impact Wrestling Preview & Discussion For 9/6; Moose Reveals Why, Su Yung Challenges Tessa Blanchard, More

  06-09-2018 20:50
  Photo Credit: Impact Wrestling
  The latest episode of Impact Wrestling airs tonight at 8/7 pm CST on PopTV.
  Check back in to WrestleZone tonight for our live coverage of the action, provided by Lovell Porter, as it airs on TV.
  WrestleZone encourages you to begin your discussion about tonight’s episode of Impact in the comments section at the bottom of this post, via the WrestleZone Facebook Discussion Group or by using the hashtag #WZChat on Twitter (some of your tweets
  
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• Hyundai Hope On Wheels Announces Partnership With WWE In Support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

  06-09-2018 20:50
  Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage
  The following is for immediate release:
  FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., and STAMFORD, Conn., – September 6, 2018 – To highlight its 20th anniversary, Hyundai Hope On Wheels® (HHOW), a 501c(3) non-profit organization, today announced a partnership with WWE in support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This week’s Monday Night Raw® kicked off a month-long worth of activities as HHOW joins WWE in a four-city tour to offer children can
  
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• Preliminary “ALL IN” Internet Buyrate Number Revealed, NJPW Destruction Tour Kicks Off Friday, Updated Event Card

  06-09-2018 20:14
  According to Wrestling Observer Radio, this past Saturday night’s “ALL IN” event looks to have done about 20,000 internet buys. This includes buys from internet services such as FITE TV, and does not include traditional cable television PPV buys. It’s worth noting “ALL IN” was not available via DirecTV, which will hurt the overall PPV buyrate number.
  NJPW Destruction Tour Kicks Off Friday, Updated Event Card
  The NJPW Destruction Tour begins on Friday at Koraku
  
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• Details On Next ROH Dojo Tryout In October

  06-09-2018 20:11
  Photo Credit: Ring Of Honor
  If you are a professional wrestler and want to take the next step in your career, ROH is holding a tryout in early October. The following information is from ROHWrestling.com:
  Ring of Honor’s next Tryout Camp will take place on Saturday October 6 and Sunday October 7 at the brand-new, state-of-the-art ROH Dojo in Baltimore, MD! Once you are approved, make your payment immediately to secure your spot!
  Instructors for 10/6 and 10/7 Try-Out Camp/Seminar will i
  
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• ROH Comments On the Passing of Former Announcer Mike Hogewood

  06-09-2018 20:04
  Former ROH announcer Mike Hogewood has passed away, and ROH issued the below statement via Twitter and via the company website:
  Ring of Honor mourns the passing of former Ring of Honor announcer Mike Hogewood, who passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018. Hogewood, 63, served as the play-by-play announcer for Ring of Honor’s ROH on HD Net television program for all 100 episodes, delivering enthusiasm and his signature “Slap The Porpoise” catchphrase each week next to Dave Prazak
  
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• Backstage News On Why Daniel Bryan Re-Signing With WWE Was a Difficult Decision, Bryan’s Options, More

  06-09-2018 19:59
  As we noted earlier today, Daniel Bryan has re-signed a new deal with WWE, and after the company signs the contract Bryan will officially be under contract with WWE once again. No word at this time as to the length of the deal.
  While Bryan did end up re-signing with WWE, Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio today that the decision to re-sign with the company was a difficult one for Bryan to make, and as of just a few weeks ago it was not a lock that Bryan would re-sign with WWE.
  During
  
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• Justin Credible Arrested For the Second Time in One Month

  06-09-2018 19:32
  As we noted back on August 16th it was reported that former ECW star Justin Credible was arrested for violating a protective order. Shortly after the arrest, Credible was released from a Connecticut jail on a $7,500 bond.
  It was unclear at the time what the 44-year-old did to violate a protective order, but there was one issued for his wife last year following a domestic dispute.
  According to Pro Wrestling Sheet, Credible was arrested again on Wednesday of this week for violating
  
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• WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal Week 2 – Which SmackDown And 205 Live Stars Are In The Game?

  06-09-2018 19:00
   WWE 2K just posted the link for the live stream to the second week of the 2K19 roster reveal once again hosted by Rusev and Lana. This week will be covering the superstars of SmackDown Live and 205 Live.
  This week’s announcements:
  AJ Styles
  Asuka
  The Miz
  Lince Dorado (Game Debut)
  Shinsuke Nakamura
  Mandy Rose (Game Debut)
  Shelton Benjamin
  Becky Lynch
  Maryse
  Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas (Game Debut)
  Rusev
  Lana (In-Ring Debut)
  The Usos
  Bludgeon Brothers
  The IIconics
  The New Day
  The
  
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• Legendary WCW Manager Col. Robert Parker Reveals Who Was A Bully Backstage, Talks Being Part Of War Games

  06-09-2018 18:50
  Legendary WCW Manager Col. Robert Parker recently spoke with The Floor Seat, and during the interview he discussed working with Sid Vicious, Being a Part of War Games and more.
  During his time in WCW, Parker stated that “everybody pretty much got along.” However, there was one particular person he mentioned who was a bully backstage.
  “Vader was in WCW when I was there, and he was the hometown bully. They just really didn’t like getting in the ring with him that much, part
  
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• Joey Ryan Calls Out Bullies, Chelsea Green Reflects On All In

  06-09-2018 18:47
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  Joey Ryan Calls Out Bullies
  One of the highlights of the All In spectacular last week was the return of Joey Ryan flanked by quite the interesting army. This wasn’t everybody’s cup of tea and there has been some backlash about whether or not this is good for the wrestling industry and Joey Ryan took on these naysayers with the following tweet:Why are all these “diehard wrestling fans” such bullies? I’m not the reason their friends don&rsq
  
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• Mainstream Coverage For John Morrison Joining ‘Survivor’ Cast, More WWE Birthdays, WWE Partners Up with Hyundai

  06-09-2018 18:43
  In addition to WWE star Braun Strowman turning 35 years old today, former WWE star Jillian Hall turns 38, Low Ki turns 39, Wendi Richter turns 56, and The Barbarian of The Powers of Pain turns 60.
  WWE Partners Up with Hyundai
  Hyundai Hope On Wheels has announced the following:
  To highlight its 20th anniversary, Hyundai Hope On Wheels (HHOW), a 501c(3) non-profit organization, today announced a partnership with WWE in support of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This week’s Monday
  
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• **LIVE COVERAGE OF WWE 2K19 ROSTER REVEAL PART 2!**

  06-09-2018 18:16
  WWE will be airing part two of the WWE 2K19 roster reveal today, and you can watch the full reveal beginning at 1pm EST in the above video player. The reveal will be hosted by Rusev Day and special guests, and we will be updating this page with new roster names as they are announced.
  WWE 2K19 Roster Reveal Names Part Two:
  -Shinsuke Nakamura-Mandy Rose-Shelton Benjamin-Becky Lynch-Maryse-Rusev-The Miz-Asuka-Lince Dorado-Andrade “Cien” Almas-The Usos-Lana-The Bludgeon Brothers-The IIco
  
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• Knockouts Title Match, Eli Drake’s Open Challenge & More On Impact Wrestling Tonight, Watch the Cold Open (Video)

  06-09-2018 18:15
  The following matches have been taped for tonight’s episode of Impact Wrestling on Pop TV. You can watch the cold open for the show above.
  Knockouts Title Match:-Tessa Blanchard (c) vs. Su Yung
  -Eli Drake issues an Open Challenge
  -Petey Williams vs. Rich Swann
  -Desi Hit Squad vs. Joe Hendry and Grado
  -oVe vs. Ace Austin, Trey Miguel and Zachary WentzWith ReDefined behind us we are on the road to Bound For Glory starting this Thursday with a HUGE show!
  oVe in six man action, @realsuyung&lsq
  
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• Preview Tonight’s Impact And Watch The Cold Open; Why Did Moose Turn On Eddie Edwards?

  06-09-2018 18:12
  Impact Wrestling tweeted the following preview for tonight’s Impact Wrestling on POP TV:TONIGHT AT 8/7c on @PopTV/@fightnet/@GameTVCanada! @TheMooseNation reveals why
  oVe in six man action@Tess_Blanchard vs. @realsuyung @GottaGetSwann vs. @iPeteyWilliamsWhere did @MadKing1981 and @Konnan5150 go? @TheEliDrake Open Challenge! #IMPACTonPop pic.twitter.com/GWAvfcR3b8
  — IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) September 6, 2018Impact also posted the full cold open to YouTube:RELATED: Moose Says Eddie E
  
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• Did R-Truth Help Keep WWE Smackdown Viewership Up?, Braun’s Feats of Strength, MYC Star in Hidden Gem (Videos)

  06-09-2018 18:09
  WWE has released the above video.
  Witness the raw power of the destructive force known as The Monster Among Men, Braun Strowman.
  Long before making a name for herself in the Mae Young Classic, Mercedes Martinez goes one-on-one with Victoria in this 2006 match on Heat: Courtesy of the award-winning WWE Network.
  
  R-Truth Keeps WWE Smackdown Viewership On Par
  According to ShowBuzz Daily, this week’s episode of WWE Smackdown, which featured R-Truth vs The Miz in the main event, average
  
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• WWE to Release Tell-All Book That Vince McMahon Says Will Explore the ‘Good, Bad and Ugly’ of WWE History

  06-09-2018 18:03
  WWE.com has announced the following:
  Dey Street Books, an imprint of the William Morrow Group at HarperCollins Publishers, announced today that it will publish the first oral history of WWE, written by journalists Craig Marks and Rob Tannenbaum.
  Marks and Tannenbaum will describe how WWE became one of America’s most successful and enduring businesses. The two will have unprecedented access to the company’s Chairman & CEO, Vince McMahon, who transformed a regional professional wre
  
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• Sandman Is Skyscraper High In The Steel City, Ronda Rousey Shows Off A Green Thumb

  06-09-2018 17:25
  ECW‘s Sandman has already proven he’s an ass kicker and now he’s a big building fixer as The Hardcore Icon shows off that has a hefty task ahead of him today in Pittsburgh.Job today. Fix roof of Wyndham grand hotel in Pittsburgh. pic.twitter.com/nf9EbPdlNG
  — Haʞ (@Szzandman) September 6, 2018RELATED: Tommy Dreamer Is Ready For MLW War Games Tonight, The Forgotten Sons Set For NXT Live Tour After TV Debut
  Ronda Rousey Shows Off A Green Thumb
  Ronda Rousey also is broa
  
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• Rey Mysterio Comments On All In & Potential WWE Return In Latest ‘Ross Report’

  06-09-2018 16:50
  Photo Credit: Ringside w/ Jim Ross
  On the latest episode of The Ross Report, Jim Ross‘ guest happened to be the very busy, very much talked about Rey Mysterio Jr. who had a few thoughts to share regarding his return to WWE and the milestone year 2018 has been for him in the wrestling industry (transcription credit goes to Wrestling Inc.):
  On his return to WWE and what his future with the company holds:
  “We started off with an anonymous call in January [about] coming back fo
  
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• Drave Maverick Comments On His AOP Attire, Who Has The Best Shooting Star Press?

  06-09-2018 16:27
  Photo Credit: Flickr
  Drave Maverick Comments On His AOP Attire
  Much ado about Drake Maverick‘s duds has been made as he revealed himself to be the new Authors Of Pain manager on Monday’s Raw. The 205 Live General Manager has been receiving feedback about his new look and Drake thinks black suits him well:Anybody that has tweeted anything saying that I don’t look good in this outfit doesn’t have any idea what they’re talking about. #WWE #RAW #AOP pic.twitter.com/HalG
  
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• Velveteen Dream And Austin Theory Talk Trash, More Backstage Details On Why Dream Is Making EVOLVE Appearances

  06-09-2018 16:22
  As noted, WWE NXT star Velveteen Dream, who defeated Johnny Gargano in the main event of this week’s episode of NXT, will be competing in two matches at EVOLVE events this weekend. On September 7th, in Joppa, MD, Dream will face Austin Theory, and on September 8th in Queens, NYC, Dream will face Darby Allin.
  According to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Dream heading to EVOLVE was something he personally asked to do, as he began his wrestling career at Maryland Championship Wrestling in
  
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• CM Punk Making Comic Con Appearance, Update On Seth Rollins’ Injury Status, Japanese Promotion Teasing Neville?

  06-09-2018 16:06
  The New York City Comic Con, taking place from October 4-6, has announced that former WWE star and UFC fighter CM Punk will be appearing on October 4th for a panel discussion with Don Coscarelli.We’re excited to announce that @CMPunk and @DonCoscarelli are joining forces on stage Friday, October 5 at #NYCCHear Don talk about his new memoir from @StMartinsPress, TRUE INDIE! pic.twitter.com/5eosbyIIaL
  — New York Comic Con (@NY_Comic_Con) September 1, 2018Update On Seth Rollins’ I
  
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• Last Tickets Released For G1 Supercard At Madison Square Garden

  06-09-2018 16:01
  Photo Credit: Ring Of Honor
  ROH made the following announcement on Twitter revealing that the last set of tickets for its landmark G1 Supercard event at Madison Square Garden have been released:The last tickets have been released for #G1Supercard!
  Get yours now: https://t.co/sNKVmW5OYd
  Learn more about the history of #ROH, @njpwglobal, and #ProWrestling at @TheGarden with this in depth feature!
  Read Now: https://t.co/F4PejjnS0C / #ROHApp⠀#ItsHappening pic.twitter.com/BluKyS9NNb
  — RO
  
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• Ric Flair On Who He Thinks Is The Best Babyface Ever, Working With Undertaker, How Long Is Travis Banks Out?

  06-09-2018 15:56
  Two time WWE Hall Of Famer, Ric Flair was recently on the WWE Network’s Photo Shoot where he talked about working with The Undertaker and more. Below are some highlights from the Nature Boy, with a H/T to Rajah.com.
  Who is the greatest babyface ever:
  “There will be arguments about this, [but]not many that can stand. [Steamboat is] the greatest babyface of all time. I don’t think anyone had better matches in the history of the business than Steamboat and I had. [His] physique, s
  
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• Braun Strowman Celebrating a Birthday, First XFL Team City Revealed?, Watch The Forgotten Sons Arrive in NXT (Video)

  06-09-2018 15:44
  Despite Steve Cutler and Wesley Blake being veterans in NXT, the duo have teamed up, along with Jaxson Ryker, to form the new group The Forgotten Sons in NXT. On this week’s episode of NXT, the new team scored a victory over The Street Profits thanks to interference by The Mighty, who hit the ring disguised as masked wrestlers, only to reveal themselves after The Sons picked up the win. You can watch highlight footage above.
  Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins battle the debuting Forgotten So
  
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• Tommy Dreamer Is Ready For MLW War Games Tonight, The Forgotten Sons Set For NXT Live Tour After TV Debut

  06-09-2018 15:39
  Photo Credit: MLW Wrestling
  Tommy Dreamer Is Ready For MLW War Games Tonight
  ECW Original and House Of Hardcore innovator Tommy Dreamer is game to partake in MLW Fusion War Games match tonight as he makes his debut with the company.I love the smell of FEAR in the morning
  Its time for WARGAMES pic.twitter.com/rKqbFuWFOV
  — Tommy Dreamer (@THETOMMYDREAMER) September 6, 2018RELATED: The Forgotten Sons Make Their NXT Debut (Video)
  The Forgotten Sons Set For NXT Live Tour After TV Debut
  After ma
  
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• WWE Has Job Openings, WALTER Praises ALL IN, Ruby Riott Puts Over The IIconics

  06-09-2018 15:38
  Top independent wrestling star and current PROGRESS World Champion, WALTER has given his thoughts on the recent ALL IN event, praising Cody Rhodes.
  WALTER stated that in his opinion, Cody is the perfect person to be the NWA World Champion right now, adding that this is such an exciting time to be involved in wrestling.
  I really enjoyed everything about the NWA World Title Match at #ALLIN
  Cody is the absolute right Wrestler for this belt.
  This might be the best time to be involved in Pro Wrestlin
  
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• FITE TV to Air Live Events From This Year’s WrestleCade Including an ECW Retrospective with Top Names Appearing

  06-09-2018 15:16
  The following press release has been issued:For Immediate Release
  Sept. 6, 2018
  WRESTLECADE LIVE EVENTS COMING TO FITE TV
  No less than four wrestling shows and a retrospective on ECW emanating from WrestleCade in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Nov. 23-25 will be carried live on FITE TV, the premium digital combat sports network.
  FITE will air Friday night’s “Showcase of Champions” (7-10) and Saturday evening’s “WrestleCade Supershow” (5-8), as well as a Sunday
  
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• Matt Jackson Chops Off Sideburns As He & ‘BTE’ Take A Breather

  06-09-2018 15:12
  The Young Bucks (Nick Jackson & Matt Jackson) at the All In Weigh In – August 31, 2018, Schaumburg, IL (Photo: Dominic DeAngelo)
  After a whirlwind of a weekend, Matt Jackson decided to go the Walter White route by chopping off his trademark sideburns and made the following announcement that he and Being The Elite will be out of the spotlight for a bit:Sideburns chopped off. I look 16. Dana is mad.
  — The Young Bucks (@MattJackson13) September 6, 2018
  Legit yelled when I saw him &#
  
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• Batista On Possibly Returning to WWE and Wrestling: “It’s Something I Think About Daily”

  06-09-2018 15:05
  Former WWE star Batista, who we noted earlier this week just signed with top Hollywood talent agency CAA, recently spoke with “What Culture” to promote his new movie “Final Score”, co-starring Pierce Brosnan.
  During the interview, Batista was asked about a possible return to WWE and pro wrestling one day, and the former WWE Champion spoke very candidly about the subject.
  “I have to say that it’s something I think about daily”, said Batista, h/t to The Wr
  
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• Stone Cold On A Potential WrestleMania 35 Main Event, Gives His Thoughts On Becky Lynch Heel Turn

  06-09-2018 15:00
  During his latest podcast, WWE Hall Of Famer, Stone Cold Steve Austin recently spoke in detail about both Becky Lynch and Charlotte Flair. Below are some highlights with a H/T to Rajah.com for the transcription.
  On Becky Lynch’s heel turn:
  “I loved [Ric] Flair as a heel. He’s the greatest [pro]wrestler of all time, but his heel work was outstanding,” said Austin. “His baby[face]work, eh, he’s still Ric Flair, but I like Ric Flair as a heel. Charlotte I like as
  
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• How Many Tickets Have Been Sold For WWE Evolution?, Nick Aldis Confirmed For Media Con, Goldust Praises Reigns

  06-09-2018 14:48
  As of this writing, The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports the WWE Evolution PPV event, taking place on October 28th at The Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York, has sold 7,000 tickets.
  The report furthers the show should end up selling out as the Coliseum is configured for 10,900 seats, and the event is still over a month away. The average ticket price for WWE Evolution is $41.
  Nick Aldis Confirmed For Media Con
  The NWA has confirmed that former Worlds Champion, Nick Aldis will be appear
  
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• Heath Slater Teases His Future in WWE, Says He Hopes He Can Do Things ‘His Way’, 10 Most Watched WWE Network Shows

  06-09-2018 14:43
  Below are the top 10 most watched WWE Network shows from last week, according to The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
  1. SummerSlam 20182. NXT from 8/293. Story Time Episode three4. Story Time Episode two5. NXT Takeover Brooklyn6. 2017 Hell in a Cell7. Stephanie McMahon: All Business8. This Week in WWE9. NXT Chicago preshow (this always makes the list because there is a mechanism on a lot of the shows that if you watch until the end it automatically clicks to this episode)10. Mae Young Classic bra
  
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• UpUpDownDown Celebrates Mae Young Classic This Week & Their First Guest Is Allysin Kay (Video)

  06-09-2018 14:37
  Photo Credit: WWE
  UpUpDownDown posted the following video on-line:
  With the 2018 edition of the Mae Young Classic set to kickoff, we’re celebrating these extraordinary women of sports-entertainment with Mae Young Classic Week here on Superstar Savepoint!RELATED: WWE Superstars React To WWE MMC Announcements, Lacey Lane Comments After Her First Round Match (Video)Bianca Belair Dakota Kai Kairi Sane Piper NivenPhoto Credit: Dod MorrisonThe post UpUpDownDown Celebrates Mae Young Classic
  
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• Bray Wyatt Forming A Faction Again?

  06-09-2018 14:13
  (Photo by Gary Gershoff/WireImage)
  Bray Wyatt took to Twitter to announce that he’s taking a leave of absence from social media and has cited an interesting reason as to why:I’m going away now. To find myself. But when I am back, I want you all to remember things like this, that make me do the things I do. pic.twitter.com/6ohvkAHSuo
  — Bray Wyatt (@WWEBrayWyatt) September 6, 2018RELATED: Sean Waltman’s Live 1-2-360 w/ Kevin Nash And Scott Hall: Freedom In WCW, Fans Jumping
  
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• Matt Jackson Shaves Sideburns, Travis Banks Injury Progress, Stu Bennett Film Premiere Set

  06-09-2018 13:43
  One-half of the Young Bucks, Matt Jackson has revealed he’s made a major change to his current look which even his wife is mad about.
  Matt Jackson announced on Twitter that he has shaved his sideburns off, claiming that he now looks about 16 adding that Dana is made about that.
  Travis Banks Injury Progress
  NXT UK star, Travis Banks has admitted that being injured sucks, but gave an update on the hard work he has been putting in, keeping active whilst he is away.
  Being injured sucks but sta
  
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• Matt Hardy Reacts To Possible Network Show, Goldust Praises NWA Video, Alexa Bliss Note

  06-09-2018 13:25
  WWE recently polled fans about potential new WWE Network shows one of which included a series focused on Matt Hardy and his Broken Universe.
  The show would be a Halloween episode that would be based from the Hardy Compound featuring all the characters. Matt Hardy then reacted to the news claiming that it sounds magical.A possible @WWENetwork show starring #HouseHardy that emanates from The Hardy Compound? With the original team behind the helm? This sounds positively MAGICAL! –> https:/
  
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• WWE Reportedly Eying Controversial Location for Shawn Michaels’ Return to the Ring

  06-09-2018 13:22
  The surprise return of The Undertaker this past Monday night has lead to an unexpected amount of buzz behind WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels potentially coming out of retirement for “one more match”.
  The idea of HBK wrestling one more time has been discussed among fans for years, with Michaels himself maintaining that he would never lace up his boots again. Even many wrestlers backstage assumed that he would return to the ring after working a program with Daniel Bryan that ultimatel
  
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